In 2020, IMPD stopped chasing suspects when their only crime was a traffic offense. This year, the department added that officers will no longer chase suspects in stolen vehicles.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis police are more likely to stop chasing suspects since it adopted one of the most restrictive pursuit policies in the state three years ago
In 2020, IMPD stopped chasing suspects when their only crime was a traffic offense or just because they refused to stop. This year, the department added that officers will no longer chase suspects in stolen vehicles.The policy is having an effect. Since 2020, IMPD data shows officers have initiated fewer chases and are more likely to stop a chase after a pursuit begins.
From 2010 to 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said 101 people died in Indiana in crashes related to police pursuits. “Pursuits are dangerous, just by its very nature," Horty said."I mean, two cars, barreling down the street at high speeds. It's always a difficult situation."
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